Pearson Trailhead (FR 300) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Pearson Trailhead (FR 300) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
3,131 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Triangle Peak.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Arid Peak stands 2,169 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northwest. North Fork Saint Joe River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 12 mi off.

September normals 4869°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?